Worship bulletin

APRIL 19TH, 2026

A PURITAN CATECHISM

51. What is required in the fourth commandment?
The fourth commandment requires the keeping holy to God such set times as he has appointed in his Word, expressly one whole day in seven, to be a holy Sabbath to himself.

52. How is the Sabbath to be sanctified?
One day in seven should be especially devoted to corporate worship and other spiritual exercises that restore the soul’s rest in God and zeal for His Name. It should provide physical refreshment and fit one for a week of devoted service to Christ.

53. Which is the fifth commandment?
The fifth commandment is, "Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which Yahweh your God gives you."

54. What is required in the fifth commandment?
The fifth commandment requires the preserving the honor, and performing the duties belonging to every one in their various positions and relationships as superiors, inferiors, or equals.

55. What is the reason annexed to the fifth commandment?
The reason annexed to the fifth commandment is, a promise of long life and prosperity — as far as it shall serve for God's glory, and their own good — to all such as keep this commandment.


THANK THE LORD FOR GOOD IS HE
(PSALM 136A)

Thank the Lord for good is He
For His steadfast love endures
To the God of gods, thanks be
For His steadfast love endures
Praises give the King of kings
For His steadfast love endures
He alone does wondrous things
For His steadfast love endures

He with skill has made the skies
From the seas made land arise
He has made great shining lights
Sun rules day; moon, stars rule night

Egypt’s firstborn He did smite
Brought out Isr’el by His might
He the Red Sea split in two
He made Isr’el pass on through

He drowned Pharaoh and his men
Led His own through deserts then
Kings of splendor then He slew
Mighty kings He overthrew

Sihon, king of Amorites
Og, the king of Bashanites
He willed Israel their land
As His servant, heirs they stand

He remembered us when low
Gave deliv’rance from our foe
He gives food to all that live
Thanks to God of heaven give


ARISE, MY SOUL, ARISE

Arise my soul arise
Shake off your guilty fears
The bleeding Sacrifice
In my behalf appears
Before the throne my Surety stands
Before the throne my Surety stands
My name is written on His hands

He ever lives above
For me to intercede
His all-redeeming love
His precious blood to plead
His blood atoned for all our race
His blood atoned for all our race
And sprinkles now the throne of grace

The Father hears Him pray
His dear Anointed One
He cannot turn away
The presence of His Son
His Spirit answers to the blood
His Spirit answers to the blood
And tells me I am born of God

My God is reconciled
His pard'ning voice I hear
He owns me for His child
I can no longer fear
With confidence I now draw nigh
With confidence I now draw nigh
And Father Abba cry

HE WILL SAVE THE NEEDY
(PSALM 72E)

He will save the needy when they call,
Save the poor, and those who have no help.
He has pity on the poor and weak,
And He saves the lives of those in need.
From oppression - and from ev'ry viol-ence -
O He redeems their life and buys them back!
And how precious - precious is their life-blood -
O how their life is precious in His sight!

May he live, and gold from Sheba's realm
Then be given as a gift to him.
May the people always pray for him,
May they bless his name throughout the day.
In all regions - and upon the hilltops -
O may there be abundant crops of grain!
Being fruitful - Lebanon with cedars -
O may the city thrive like grassy fields!

May his name endure forevermore;
May it grow as under shining sun.
And may people then be blessed in him,
And may all the nations call him blessed.
May the LORD God - who alone does wonders -
O may the God of Israel, be blessed!
Blessed be His name - glorious forever -
O may His glory fill the earth! Amen.


SCRIPTURE READING

John 14

APOSTLES' CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty,
Maker of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ,
His only-begotten Son, our Lord,
Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried.
He descended into hades.
The third day He rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits
at the right hand of God the Father Almighty.
From there He shall come to judge
the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting.
Amen.


BLESSED ASSURANCE

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine
O what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation purchase of God
Born of His Spirit washed in His blood

This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long


Perfect submission perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy whispers of love

Perfect submission all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest
Watching and waiting looking above
Filled with His goodness lost in His love

IN CHRIST ALONE

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light my strength my song
This Cornerstone this solid Ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love what depths of peace
When fears are stilled when strivings cease
My Comforter my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

WORTHY IS THE LAMB

Thank You for the cross Lord
Thank You for the price You paid
Bearing all my sin and shame
In love You came and gave amazing grace

Thank You for this love Lord
Thank You for the nail-pierced hands
Washed me in Your cleansing flow
Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb seated on the throne
Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious
High and lifted up Jesus Son of God
The Darling of heaven crucified
Worthy is the Lamb
Worthy is the Lamb

SERMON

Luke 20:27-40

CHRIST THE TRUE AND BETTER

Christ the true and better Adam
Son of God and Son of man
Who when tempted in the garden
Never yielded never sinned
He who makes the many righteous
Brings us back to life again
Dying He reversed the curse then
Rising crushed the serpent’s head

Christ the true and better Isaac
Humble son of sacrifice
Who would climb the fearful mountain
There to offer up his life
Laid with faith upon the altar
Father’s joy and only son
There salvation was provided
Oh what full and boundless love

Amen amen
From beginning to end
Christ the story His the glory
Alleluia amen


Christ the true and better Moses
Called to lead a people home
Standing bold to earthly powers
God’s great glory to be known
With his arms stretched wide to heaven
See the waters part in two
See the veil is torn forever
Cleansed with blood we pass now through

Christ the true and better David
Lowly shepherd mighty King
He the champion in the battle
Where O death is now thy sting
In our place He bled and conquered
Crown Him Lord of majesty
His shall be the throne forever
We shall e’er His people be


UPCOMING EVENTS

Prayer Night: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
Jones Homegroup – April 19th at 6:00 p.m.
Psalm Sing – April 26th at 1:00 p.m.
Library Board meeting - May 14th
May Psalm Sing – May 25th at 1:00 p.m.
CtK Recitation Night – June 5th